Serum Institute to invest 240 million pounds in UK, expand vaccine business
Serum Institute to invest 240 million pounds in UK, expand vaccine business
The Serum Institute of India will invest GBP 240 million in the UK to expand its vaccine business and set up a new sales office creating a large number of jobs, Downing Street has announced as part of plans for a GBP 1 billion India-UK Enhanced Trade Partnership.
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UPDATED: May 4, 2021 09:19 IST
The Serum Institute of India will invest GBP 240 million in the UK to expand its vaccine business. (Reuters)
The Serum Institute of India will invest GBP 240 million in the UK to expand its vaccine business and set up a new sales office creating a large number of jobs, Downing Street has announced as part of plans for a GBP 1 billion India-UK Enhanced Trade Partnership creating around 6,500 jobs in Britain. The Pune-based vaccine manufacturer is among a list of nearly 20 Indian companies across sectors such as healthcare, bio
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HORSE RACING
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